New Haven Pizza Shoppe

We’ve been going to this place for years and never had a pizza that was anything short of GREAT! If you are anywhere near New Haven, treat yourself– you’ll be glad you did! You won’t find a better pizza anywhere. Other pizza will seem like an imitation of what a pizza should be. One bite & you’ll know what I mean, and this comes from a lifelong pizza eater.

This is some amazing pizza… And I say that with more than an average acquaintance with the stuff, over the years, from Boston, NY, New Haven, Chicago, and the whole Italian peninsula. Greek style, brick oven, deep dish, flatbread, traditional, new American… whatever you’ve got, I’ve had more than my fair share, with opinions on it all.
The herbed dough… totally nommy, whether in mini-​loaf or pizza form. Love that. Love how excited the owner is about making his pies, his way. That’s freaking awesome — especially given a product as perfect, mouth-​feel, cheese, and toppings-​wise, as his is. He ½ bakes pies, as well, for home finish (YAYAYAYAYAAYY!) and can take orders ahead if you want a slew of them for a party/​whatnot.
Keep in mind that this place takes… well…“personality” to a whole other level — if you’re demanding The Hut or the Game Token (and the terrible crap that they serve), well, screw you. It’s not exactly «divey» but you probably need to be prepared for a second or two of surprise when you walk in.
The local music is a fun bit that takes it over the top.
Call me a cranky monkey, but it makes me really happy that, although the owner is cooking in a brick oven, he doesn’t call his pizza’s brick-​oven style (because, well, they aren’t). Yay! Love this guy!!!

I always forget about this place for whatever reason. His pizzas are really good and if you’re a cheese lover, he always douses the pizzas with lots of cheese. Love it!

Best pizza I’ve ever had in my life! and some great music talent, the guy has jam sessions with local musicians every week. He bakes his pizzas in a brick style oven and takes his time with every one. It can usually take about 30 — 40 min for a good za but it gives you time to drink in the place. Plants and old animal skulls, old music equipment and a drum set, not to mention some very cool sounds echoing from the kitchen, some old jams not dis-​cluding Pink Floyd. This place has a very unique style and its a hidden gem in a small rural town. Do not miss this place. Your stomach will thank you.